Castillo De San Marcos National Monument • Florida

Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos

Furnace for heating cannon balls

Four black iron cannon mounted on carriages line the walls of the Castillo.

Re-enactors of the first Spanish period cover their ears while firing a cannon.

Aerial view of the Castillo and the city of St. Augustine

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

Crossing a dry moat, this drawbridge was the only way into the Castillo.
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This furnace, in the water battery on the east side of the Castillo, heated cannonballs red hot to be fired at wooden vessels.
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The Castillo features both iron and bronze cannon and mortar from the period.
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Cannon firing demonstrations are scheduled five times a day every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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the Castillo commands the northern edge of the heart of downtown St. Augsutine.
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Exhibit pane with text and flags in fort's casemate.

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Grass in foreground, splanish flag centered in image, chapel door and walls in background

Operating Hours

Learn more about the Castillo's hours of operation.

Seawall on east side of the fort. Wall, palm trees, water, and sail boats in background.

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Castillo Videos

Explore the many stories of Castillo de San Marcos with these short videos.

Evening program in the courtyard by candlelight

Calendar of Events

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Black & White image of Castillo's well in 1875

Photos & Multimedia

The interior well of Castillo de San Marcos in 1875-1878. And a room with windows in the South West corner.

Image of gun deck with cannons, bell tower, water, and palm trees.

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Wheel chair and service dog.

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Field trip of students on gun deck near cannon and bell tower.

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Official Castillo de San Marcos Brochure

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Last updated: March 16, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 South Castillo Drive
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Phone:

904 829-6506

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